STMA’s Willis helps South Texas College celebrate National Manufacturing Day

MCALLEN, Texas South Texas College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program recently celebrated National Manufacturing Day.

The event, held at STC’s Technology Campus in south McAllen, showcased the opportunities available to students interested in making a career in the manufacturing industry. Students from high schools across the Rio Grande Valley had the opportunity to visit a manufacturing company in the region.

South Texas Manufacturing Association Executive Director Mike Willis was one of the speakers at the event. 

For more than 20 years Willis managed a manufacturing plant in the region.

In his remarks, he spoke about the state of the manufacturing industry, both nationally and locally. He also gave advice to students interested in entering the manufacturing sector. 

Editor’s Note: Here is an audio recording of Willis’ remarks at STC’s National Manufacturing Day event:

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